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MAZDA Mazda3 Recall Statistics

Original analysis of recall history, risk grades, and safety trends.

58
Total Recalls
2.1
Avg per Year Above brand average (1.0)
28
Years Tracked

Recalls by Year

2000
0
2001
0
2002
0
2003
0
2004
3 D-
2005
3 D-
2006
2 F
2007
3 D+
2008
3 D-
2009
4 C-
2010
3 F
2011
2 F
2012
1 F
2013
1 F
2014
4 B-
2015
4 B+
2016
6 A-
2017
2 F
2018
4 B-
2019
6 C
2020
2 D+
2021
1 F
2022
0
2023
0
2024
3 D
2025
1 D-
2026
0
2027
0

Most Common Components

AIR BAGS
8
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
7
VISIBILITY
6
EQUIPMENT
6
BACK OVER PREVENTION
6
STRUCTURE
4
STEERING
3
SEATS
3
PARKING BRAKE
3
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
3

Most Severe Recalls

High Priority

AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE — Mazda North American Operations is recalling certain 2024-2025 Mazda3 and CX30 vehicles. The Sophisticated Air Bag Sensor (SAS) units may set an error code and deactivate the air b…

High Priority

AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE — Your vehicle's air bag control module might not work properly due to a low battery condition, which could cause an error code and prevent air bags from deploying in a crash.

High Priority

TIRES:VALVE — Your 2021 Mazda3 or CX-30 has a potential issue with the tire air valve. Air may leak out suddenly, which can cause problems.

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER — Your 2020 Mazda CX-30 or Mazda3 may have brake caliper bolts that weren't tightened properly during assembly, which could cause problems with your brakes.

ENGINE — Your Mazda vehicle may have a software issue that can cause the engine to stall, which could be caused by a mistake in the powertrain control module.

Worst Years (Most Recalls)

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